Guest guest Posted September 2, 2000 Report Share Posted September 2, 2000 Can you give the group a little info on > sandalwood oil? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.imm.org.pl/bird/sandal.htm Sandalwood Latin name: Santalum album More info: Aromaweb's Essential Oil profiles Digestive: Stimulates the production of gastric juices (carminative), relaxes the digestive muscles. Used to treat diarrhoea, nausea, colic, gastritis. Genito-urinary: stimulates the production of urine (diuretic). Antiseptic, used to treat genito-urinary infections. especially chronic ones. Used to treat gonorrhoea; it is more of a male remedy, but can be also used for leucorrhoea. Muscles/joints: relaxes the muscles. Respiratory: antispasmodic, antiseptic, helps to expel mucus, used to treat bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, sore throat. Skin/hair: antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, mildly pain- relieving, stimulates cellular regeneration and assists in the healing of wounds and scars. Used to treat acne and wrinkles. Moisturizing, perfect for dry skin (but can be used for all skin types). Emotions/mind: sedative and tonic, used for nervous tension, stress, anxiety, and depression. Subdues agression and irritability, promotes compassion and openness, clears thought processes, fosters awareness - no wonder it's been used as a meditation aid for centuries! According to a friend, it helps to make dreams more vivid. In India it was said to promote the awakening of the kundalini. Other: aphrodisiac. Used for earaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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